2007 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

5,130 Toyota RAV4 cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 58.6% passed first time. That is above the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Toyota RAV4 cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Toyota RAV4 MOT failure items
2007 Toyota RAV4 common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working7.0%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%
Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Toyota RAV4 advisories
2007 Toyota RAV4 common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge19.9%
Coil spring: corroded18.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement16.5%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened13.6%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened12.5%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Toyota RAV4 faults by area
2007 Toyota RAV4 faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension20.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.5%
Brakes10.5%
Body, chassis, structure8.8%
Visibility6.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Toyota RAV4 recorded mileage
2007 Toyota RAV4 mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
5,12994,300120,300 miles145,000

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Toyota RAV4 years

Toyota RAV4 first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
202210,28194.4%88.5%
202112,33691.4%87.2%
202011,63991.2%86.0%
20198,89190.6%83.5%
20187,37683.2%80.9%
20177,83682.3%78.2%
20167,63781.6%74.9%
20155,36881.3%71.9%
20145,94178.2%68.6%
20135,78976.0%65.8%
20123,25271.0%63.5%
20113,54268.8%61.2%
20103,74865.8%59.3%
20092,90061.4%58.3%
20084,45259.7%57.2%
20075,13058.6%57.4%
20064,55858.0%57.0%
20055,57863.6%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.